Originally Posted By: GearheadTool
Just an update so far:
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3. The CTEK is on the way, to show this battery some lovin'.
My thread on the battery
You're better off just buying a new battery instead of a smart charger for a DD . . . and the correct $5 battery hold-down clip that has been mentioned to you about 5 times already, instead of that half-backside cargo strap that is about to snap.
Smart chargers like the Ctek are great for cars that sit unused for weeks or months at a time. They're generally unnecessary on a car that is getting driven every couple days.
A NAPA Legend Group 48 is about $130 with core return and is a Deka - about the best battery there is. On your tight budget, AA also offers super deals for considerably less on their gold series, which is a JC, IIRC, also a good battery. Buy the larger Group 48 either way.
And spend the $5 on a hold-down clip.
Originally Posted By: GearheadTool
4. It runs decently on 87-grade gas, and I am unsure if I want to keep putting 89 in there. Also I put in some Redline SI-1 (3oz. first dose, then 3 1oz. dose for future fill-ups.. repeat) and I may continue with 87-octane (They are right, compression on Turbo engine IS lower than NA engine. Please confirm. 8.5:1 on Turbo to 10:1 on NA..)
NO. You don't run regular octane fuel in these turbos. Again, you've been told this repeatedly. At $4/gallon, you're also getting less miles per dollar - the real measure. Premium is only 5% more at that price (at least around here).
Originally Posted By: GearheadTool
5.
The ABS module from Midwest-ABS came yesterday afternoon and I am endeavoring to install it some time today! I need clarification as to whether the CHECK ENGINE light will go off after install, OR if I should have Advance "clear the codes" (read them with OBDII tool,) THEN install the ABS right there in their lot, to try to best clear the Check Engine light. It included the socket and I will re-watch the install vid, but any other tips?...
The ABS module will turn off the ABS lamp and fix the speedo drop outs. It doesn't normally involve a MIL. If you have a MIL lamp lit, it may be something else is also wrong.